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2019 Sports & Event Marketing Midterm Test Bank

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What form of advertising involves a company paying an athlete to appear in a television commercial or newspaper ad?

a)

Endorsement

b)

Testimonial

c)

Promotion

d)

Broadcast

2.

A business wants to create or emphasize positive associations between a specific sport and itself. What type of advertising media should the business consider using?

a)

Stadium signage

b)

Opt-in e-mail

c)

Contest

d)

Newspaper

3.

When a performer expands into international markets, an important consideration for his/her promotional efforts is that it is often necessary to

a)

assume that literal language translations are acceptable.

b)

use the same advertising strategies with all markets.

c)

develop different brands for each market.

d)

adapt promotional messages for each market.

4.

What does trade dress protect?

a)

The distinctive logo/graphics of a good or service

b)

The distinctive slogan of a good or service

c)

The distinctive appearance/image of a good or service

d)

The distinctive name of a good or service

5.

Professional sport franchises' marks are considered service marks because of

a)

the food and souvenir stands at sporting events.

b)

the agility of professional athletes

c)

ticket sales.

d)

the entertainment value of sporting events.

6.

What does the license grant portion of the license agreement specify?

a)

The exact begin and end dates of the contract and processes for contract renewal

b)

Procedures to review the licensee's work

c)

Which properties are being licensed and what types of merchandise will be produced

d)

Details regarding payments

7.

What portion of the license agreement specifies the exact begin and end dates of the contract?

a)

License grant

b)

Term

c)

Warranties and obligations

d)

Restrictions and requirements

8.

Which of the following are characteristics of a sporting event:

a)

Intangible and perishable

b)

Inexpensive and regional

c)

Unlimited and costly

d)

Unchanging and scarce

9.

Who must be present for a sporting event to take place?

a)

Amateurs

b)

Professionals

c)

Athletes

d)

Spectators

10.

The businesses that make the sporting events available to those who cannot attend in person are

a)

radio announcers.

b)

corporate consumers

c)

team owners.

d)

stadium managers.

11.

What often transfers from a sports team to the city it calls home?

a)

Image

b)

Goals

c)

Logo

d)

Symbol

12.

Which of the following is one of the benefits you receive when you participate in unorganized sports:

a)

Publicity

b)

Compensation

c)

Coaching

d)

Recreation

13.

Which of the following is an example of marketing the sport event:

a)

Delivering exercise bikes to retailers

b)

Selling food products to a concession stand

c)

Distributing information about a NASCAR race

d)

Holding a race for a charitable organization

14.

Pepsi and Coke competing for the right to sell their line of soft drinks at a stadium is an example of marketing

a)

products to sports.

b)

sporting goods and services.

c)

the sport event.

d)

services through sport.

15.

The marketing of sporting goods and services involves a __________ focus.

a)

retail

b)

wholesale

c)

local

d)

personal

16.

A court order that stops a certain activity until a trial begins is a(n)

a)

injunction.

b)

infringement.

c)

antitrust act.

d)

right of publicity law.

17.

Which law allows major professional sport leagues to determine which games will be shown in certain geographic areas?

a)

The Sherman Antitrust Act

b)

The Lanham Act

c)

The National Labor Relations Act

d)

The Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961

18.

Which type of insurance protects sport/event organizations or sponsors from loss of income due to contest awards?

a)

Theft

b)

Injury

c)

Cancellation

d)

Prize indemnity

19.

Unions in professional sports are called

a)

athlete organizations.

b)

players’ associations.

c)

sport unions.

d)

athlete committees.

20.

A person who sells non-sport products through the use of sport is considered a(n)

a)

advertising marketer.

b)

sport salesperson.

c)

sport marketer.

d)

non-sport marketer.

21.

Which of the following marketing activities involves writing press releases and organizing news conferences for a sport organization:

a)

Promotions

b)

Advertising

c)

Media relations

d)

Community relations

22.

Which of the following marketing activities involves keeping detailed ticket sales records:

a)

Ticket sales

b)

Market research and development

c)

Merchandising

d)

Ticket management

23.

Assigning workers to their proper posts at a charity run/walk is the responsibility of a

a)

volunteer coordinator

b)

vendor coordinator.

c)

ales promotion coordinator

d)

public relations director.

24.

Dan and Kelly don’t have their own ice skates. When they go skating, they pay $3 each to use skates that are owned by the rink. Which of the following sport/event products are Dan and Kelly consuming:

a)

Rented-goods service

b)

Owned-goods service

c)

Venue

d)

Licensed merchandise

25.

You’re in charge of hospitality for a play opening on Broadway. Which of the following would be your responsibility:

a)

Designing posters

b)

Allocating press passes

c)

Identifying a target audience

d)

Reserving hotel rooms for special guests

26.

Which of the following products is a sporting event:

a)

Yankee Stadium

b)

Premiere of a Broadway play

c)

ESPN The Magazine

d)

Ocean kayaking in Alaska

27.

Which of the following is a non-sport event:

a)

The Annual Concession Workers’ Convention

b)

Monday Night Football broadcast

c)

University of Nebraska Volleyball Camp

d)

he Little League World Series

28.

Since attendance is usually low after school starts, a water park offers a 25% discount on admissions during the first two weeks of September. This is an example of

a)

smoothing.

b)

separability.

c)

consistency.

d)

branding.

29.

What type of business strategy is licensing for a licensor?

a)

No risk

b)

Low risk

c)

High risk

d)

Very high risk

30.

The biggest risk for licensors is loss of control over

a)

the marketing process.

b)

trademarked property.

c)

sales.

d)

fashion trends.

31.

Why do some businesses pay college and high school sports teams to wear a manufacturer's clothing?

a)

To influence other students

b)

To make positive statements

c)

To give testimonials

d)

To serve as spokespersons

32.

Athletes are often considered to be particularly effective promoting products related to their

a)

sport.

b)

background.

c)

education.

d)

lifestyle.

33.

The relationship between a sponsor and a sport/event entity is often described as a

a)

merger.

b)

partnership.

c)

buyout.

d)

takeover.

34.

What must smaller businesses have to compete with larger businesses for a sponsorship opportunity?

a)

Publicity

b)

Brand Awareness

c)

Budget

d)

Exclusive rights

35.

Which of the following is an example of ambush marketing:

a)

Paying a fee to be a sponsor

b)

Donating goods in exchange for sponsorship privileges

c)

Donating services in exchange for sponsorship privileges

d)

Non-sponsoring business broadcasting commercials during an event

36.

When a sponsor gives away logo hats, T-shirts, pennants, and other specialty advertising products during a sponsored event, the sponsor is

a)

exploiting the sponsorship

b)

participating in ambush marketing.

c)

owning the event.

d)

demonstrating exclusivity.

37.

Which of the following is an ideal gift to give decision makers at a sponsorship presentation:

a)

Tickets

b)

Money

c)

Wireless headphones

d)

T-shirts

38.

The packet of information that you leave behind after your verbal sponsorship presentation should

a)

always include a video.

b)

never include a video.

c)

cover every piece of information from your presentation.

d)

restate only the highlights of your presentation.

39.

Creating a communications plan includes determining

a)

what channels will be used.

b)

how project changes will be handled.

c)

how much the project will cost.

d)

when deliverables will be due.

40.

When using mass marketing, marketers seek to appeal to the __________ market.

a)

entire

b)

local

c)

loyal

d)

teen

41.

One of the main differences between professional and amateur athletes is that for the professionals, the game is often

a)

their occupation.

b)

closed to the public

c)

free of charge.

d)

played for enjoyment.

42.

Which of the following is an example of marketing the sport event:

a)

Holding a race for a charitable organization

b)

Selling food products to a concession stand

c)

Delivering exercise bikes to retailers

d)

Distributing information about a NASCAR race

43.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Professional Golfers' Association are examples of

a)

labor unions.

b)

trade associations.

c)

sanctioning bodies.

d)

professional societies.

44.

Which of the following help create the excitement and enthusiasm that make the games what they are:

a)

Team owners

b)

Coaches

c)

Trainers

d)

Spectators

45.

Professional sports teams benefit their surrounding community by

a)

endorsing local political candidates.

b)

attracting tourist dollars.

c)

hiring handlers to make sure athletes behave.

d)

making seat licenses available to season ticket holders.

46.

When a professional football expansion team is established in a community, the economic impact might result in

a)

business closures, job layoffs, and high inflation rates.

b)

more tourism, lower tax rates, and high interest rates.

c)

increased job creation and more consumer spending.

d)

higher tax rates and fewer financial investment opportunities.

47.

The Chamber of Commerce for a large city estimates the income for the city generated by the sales tax, parking fees, food-service tax, and amusement tax collected as a result of a rock concert. This is an example of __________ impact.

a)

total

b)

indirect

c)

fiscal

d)

direct

48.

Which law makes restraining free trade and competition illegal?

a)

The Sherman Antitrust Act

b)

The Lanham Act

c)

The National Labor Relations Act

d)

The Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961

49.

Which of the following is an unfair, anti-competitive trade practice in sport/event marketing:

a)

Trademark infringement

b)

Loss prevention

c)

Employee strike

d)

Sponsorship exclusivity

50.

The best way to avoid buying counterfeit tickets to a game/event is to purchase them

a)

from reputable scalpers.

b)

several months in advance.

c)

at an online auction site.

d)

at official ticket outlets.

51.

Which of the following is an unacceptable place to use an athlete's or celebrity's identity without his/her permission:

a)

In a magazine

b)

On your company's advertisements

c)

In a book

d)

On the news

52.

When a league blocks the broadcast of a certain game in a certain territory, it is known as a(n)

a)

antitrust violation.

b)

antitrust violation.

c)

injunction.

d)

right of publicity.

53.

What do athletes sometimes hire to help them organize charity tournaments?

a)

Marketing firms

b)

Sponsors

c)

Agents

d)

Recruiters

54.

The National Hockey Association has just drafted Ty Hartman. Ty hires Amanda Bingham to help him make sound business decisions, and to negotiate endorsement contracts with well-known companies. Amanda is Ty's

a)

sponsor.

b)

agent.

c)

mentor.

d)

publicist.

55.

Which of the following is an activity that agents perform on behalf of the athletes they represent:

a)

Team contract negotiations only

b)

Hall of fame endorsements

c)

Various contract negotiations

d)

Team valuation services

56.

You are marketing the premiere of a new Lexus model, which will be revealed at a car show in Detroit. You're in charge of advertising. Which of the following would be your responsibility:

a)

Researching the target audience

b)

Conducting test drives

c)

Taking ticket orders

d)

Buying commercial time on television

57.

Which of the following marketing activities involves writing press releases and organizing news conferences for a sport organization:

a)

Promotions

b)

Advertising

c)

Media relations

d)

Community relations

58.

A person responsible for matching up corporations with events that reach their target market has a career in

a)

sponsorship management.

b)

sales promotion.

c)

hospitality.

d)

advertising sales

59.

Which of the following marketing activities involves responsibility for a sport organization's licensing activities:

a)

Community relations

b)

Public relations

c)

Sales

d)

Merchandising

60.

Which of the following is one of the main features of a sport product:

a)

Franchises

b)

Athletes

c)

Tickets

d)

Extensions

61.

One of the features of sports events such as football games is that they are

a)

impulsive.

b)

consistent.

c)

unpredictable.

d)

tangible.

62.

A baseball game broadcast on the radio is an example of

a)

a non-sport event.

b)

owned-goods service.

c)

a sporting good.

d)

sport media.

63.

Most sport/event products are classified as

a)

pure goods.

b)

pure services.

c)

a combination of goods and services.

d)

a combination of rented and owned-goods services.

64.

Your high-school's basketball team went to the state championship game last year, but didn't even make the play-offs this year. This is an example of a(n) __________ sport/event product.

a)

inconsistent

b)

perishable

c)

tangible

d)

consistent

65.

Over the years, Wrigley Field has earned a reputation as one of the best places to watch a Major League Baseball game. This is called brand

a)

awareness.

b)

image.

c)

quality.

d)

loyalty.

66.

Which of the following statements is true regarding sports marketing:

a)

Corporations sponsor sporting events to decrease their brand recognition.

b)

The distribution of licensed sports apparel is an effective way to create team and brand awareness.

c)

The use of high-profile athletes to endorse products does not increase brand recognition.

d)

Sports marketing encompasses only the radio and television media.

67.

The team name, mascot, and logo are important elements that a sport/event organization uses to create and maintain

a)

financial accountability.

b)

brand awareness.

c)

image extension.

d)

market segmentation.

68.

Team-related factors that affect brand equity include

a)

schedule, coaches, and reputation.

b)

tradition, performance, and star athletes.

c)

performance, coaches, and star athletes.

d)

star athletes, schedule, and tradition.

69.

What are royalties?

a)

A percentage of expected sales

b)

A percentage of actual sales

c)

A percentage of union dues

d)

A percentage of taxes

70.

Which of the following is an example of a licensed product:

a)

NASCAR earrings

b)

Buick Invitational golf tournament

c)

Converse shoes

d)

Wheaties cereal box featuring an athlete

71.

The basis for the licensing process is

a)

the fans.

b)

manufacturing.

c)

trademarked property.

d)

sponsorship.

72.

Sports marketers have an advantage over all other types of licensors in the international marketplace because

a)

soccer is so popular.

b)

sports are universally appealing.

c)

foreign countries are usually wealthy.

d)

they already make so much money in the U.S. market.

73.

Which of the following is an example of a celebrity endorsing an event simply by being associated with it:

a)

Saying a tournament is great

b)

Attending a grand opening

c)

Appearing in a print ad

d)

Cheering for a football team

74.

Athletes are often considered to be particularly effective promoting products related to their

a)

education.

b)

background.

c)

sport.

d)

lifestyle.

75.

A celebrity's appearing in a commercial for a soft drink while wearing a certain brand of clothing and holding a certain brand of tennis racquet is an example of

a)

cross-promotion.

b)

public relations.

c)

team-building.

d)

personal selling.

76.

A celebrity who is paid to use a product and discuss its effectiveness during a lengthy TV commercial is giving a(n)

a)

personal observation.

b)

testimonial.

c)

interview.

d)

sales presentation.

77.

Sport/Event marketers often identify the sponsorship potential of a specific business by researching the company's sponsorship history and understanding its

a)

sponsorship objectives.

b)

manufacturing methods.

c)

financial policies.

d)

quantity standards.

78.

Which of the following would an event marketer most probably contact when seeking sponsorship for an upcoming auto race:

a)

Nonprofit organizations

b)

Related businesses

c)

Athletic competitors

d)

Charitable organizations

79.

Why should sport/event marketers develop proof-of-performance packages for sponsors?

a)

To provide information about the facility

b)

To explain the type of sport/event

c)

To list the important participants

d)

To help sponsors justify the investment

80.

Which of the following is the first step in a sponsorship presentation:

a)

Create interest in your organization or event.

b)

Give event details.

c)

Create interest in the sponsorship opportunity.

d)

Explain how the prospective sponsor can get involved.

81.

Your hockey team receives free skates from Nike as part of Nike's payment of its sponsorship fee. This arrangement is known as

a)

exploitation.

b)

relationship marketing.

c)

exclusivity.

d)

value in kind (VIK).

82.

Bank of America is the only bank affiliated with your sport/event organization. This benefit is called

a)

value in kind (VIK).

b)

exclusivity.

c)

"ownership."

d)

presenting sponsorship.

83.

To create or maintain a certain image, companies sponsor sport/event organizations that display characteristics they want consumers to associate with their products. This is one way of enhancing

a)

relationship marketing.

b)

sales and sampling opportunities.

c)

exclusivity.

d)

public relations.

84.

Taco Bell doesn't want its message to get lost among the messages of your team's other sponsors, so you offer to name the pregame show "The Taco Bell Pregame Report." This benefit is called

a)

sales and sampling opportunities.

b)

"ownership."

c)

exclusivity.

d)

fund-raising opportunities.

85.

The relationship between a sponsor and a sport entity is often described as a

a)

merger.

b)

partnership.

c)

buyout.

d)

takeover.

86.

If Coca-Cola is the only soft-drink sponsor of your favorite team, Coca-Cola is considered a(n) __________ sponsor.

a)

dynamic

b)

large-business

c)

sole

d)

exclusive

87.

Mask Company set up a hospitality tent outside the Olympics arena. Its goal was to encourage patrons to view it as an Olympics sponsor even though it had not paid sponsorship fees. This is an example of ___________marketing.

a)

target

b)

ambush

c)

direct

d)

Internet

88.

Information about sponsorship, cost, marketing opportunities, and audience demographics are examples of information

a)

provided to ambush marketers.

b)

included in a sponsorship proposal.

c)

included in event programs.

d)

provided to the city hosting the event.

89.

Which of the following is a type of concession that sports franchises often operate in the sporting facility:

a)

Coat-check area

b)

Customer-service office

c)

Child-care center

d)

On-site retail shop

90.

Paramount Entertainment debuts a new ride, Thunder Rapids. Which of the following items would have the most merchandising appeal:

a)

A Paramount Entertainment hat

b)

An evergreen product

c)

A soundtrack of the rapids

d)

An "I survived Thunder Rapids" T-shirt

91.

When planning a major concert for a popular band, what factor do marketers take into consideration because it has the potential to generate significant additional profit?

a)

Advertising possibilities

b)

Merchandising opportunities

c)

Selling requirements

d)

Financing arrangements

92.

A vendor at the venue for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks wants to sell a product that will generate large revenues on opening day. Which of the following products would most likely generate this revenue:

a)

Jerseys featuring a redesigned logo

b)

Souvenir programs picturing players

c)

Autograph books for children

d)

Champion hockey pucks

93.

Which of the following is a true statement about project planning:

a)

With a project plan, you can mentally walk through your project from start to finish.

b)

You should avoid a custom-made project plan.

c)

Through project planning, you can evaluate what you have accomplished.

d)

You should minimize the involvement of others in the planning process.

94.

Why is it important to think ahead about how you will monitor your project?

a)

To make sure the project's quality doesn't suffer

b)

To pick the right helpers

c)

To practice monitoring the project

d)

To guarantee the availability of needed resources

95.

What should a business anticipate when developing a project plan?

a)

Research

b)

Publicity

c)

Change

d)

Secrecy

96.

Why is it important to define your project precisely?

a)

So you can spend less money

b)

So you can create something tangible

c)

So you can involve other people

d)

So you can achieve your objectives

97.

A professional soccer league is considering an expansion team in a certain city. What is the best online secondary source to obtain current demographic information about the location?

a)

Youth magazines

b)

Government census

c)

National news outlet

d)

Sporting goods association

98.

Which of the following might a sport/event organization search to obtain marketing information:

a)

Foundations

b)

Media

c)

Newsletters

d)

Internet

99.

Which of the following is an example of a viral marketing strategy:

a)

A blimp displaying a sporting-goods retail chain logo flies over a football stadium.

b)

A stadium banner shows a graphic of an ice-cold glass of a favorite soft drink.

c)

An e-mail sender asks the message receiver to forward the message to 10 friends.

d)

A local restaurant places a poster of a supplier's product near the building entrance.

100.

What should every sport organization do before registering a trademark?

a)

Hire "logo cops" to look for counterfeit merchandise

b)

Conduct a trademark search for conflicting/similar marks

c)

Develop a licensing program

d)

Offer guidelines for consumers on how to distinguish real products from fake